Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University

Christmas in the barn | by Brown, Margaret Wise//Cooney, Barbara

This book tells the story of Christmas by using a rhyming text. It begins with Mary and Joseph being refused at the inn.

Keywords: christmas, conflict resolution, holidays, nonverbal communication, rhyme, verbal communication

Father christmas | by Briggs, Raymond

Father Christmas has one very rough day a year, Christmas Eve. He is happy when his day comes to an end for one more year.

Keywords: christmas, coping, holidays, relaxation, stress management

The wild christmas reindeer | by Brett, Jan

Teeka has been asked by Santa to get his reindeer ready to fly on Christmas Eve. Once she works with them, her strong hand does more harm than good. Teeka finds that she may need a gentler touch to get the reindeer ready.

Keywords: animals, assertiveness, christmas, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, goal setting, holidays, nonverbal communication, patience, reindeer, responsibilities, self esteem, stress management, verbal communication

Polar express | by Van Allsburg, Chris

On Christmas Eve, one little boy who had not lost the meaning of Christmas went on a train to the North Pole to visit Santa Claus's workshop and his reindeer. The boy was given a bell from Santa's sleigh, but the only ones who could hear it ring were those who still believe in Santa. On the way home he loses it, but when he wakes up the next morning, it is under his pillow.

Keywords: beliefs, christmas, decision making, holidays, individuality, lost, nonverbal communication, peer resistance, santa, self esteem, sleep, traditions

Another helping of chips | by Hughes, Shirley

Four short stories tell about the adventures of chips and Jessie. Together they encounter adventures concerning spring cleaning, a visiting uncle, a stray kitten, and Christmas.

Keywords: adventures, animals, assertiveness, cat, christmas, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, family, fear, feelings, friendship, goal setting, holidays, jealousy, nonverbal communication, self esteem

The christmas train | by Gantschev, Ivan

Translated from German, this is a true story of a young girl whose wise actions saved many passengers on a train.

Keywords: assertiveness, christmas, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, german, multicultural, rescue, train, transportation

The snow lady | by Hughes, Shirley

Sam and Barney build a snow lady that resembles their elderly neighbor, mean Mrs. Dean. Sam decides that it would only be polite to invite lonely Mrs. Dean to Christmas dinner.

Keywords: acceptance, christmas, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, food, friendship, holidays, neighbors, nonverbal communication, nutrition, peer resistance, play, recreation, seasons, verbal communication, winter

Angelina's christmas | by Holabird, Katharine

Angelina sees Mr. Bell all alone the night before Christmas. Angelina and Henry make cookies for Mr. Bell. She and Henry go over to take the cookies to Mr. Bell. He invites them in and they have fun listening to stories. In return, Mr. Bell plays Santa in Angelina's Christmas Pagent.

Keywords: christmas, decision making, feelings, friendship, helping, holidays, loneliness, performance, presents, self esteem

Arthur's christmas | by Brown, Marc

Arthur worries about what to get Santa for Christmas. He searches everywhere for the perfect gift. Finally, he sees Santa eating at several different places and decides to make Santa's favorite foods.

Keywords: christmas, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, food, holidays, nutrition, peer resistance, presents, refusal skills, santa, stress management

Pedro: The angel of olvera street | by Politi, Leo

Pedro's favorite thing about Olvera Street is the celebration of Christmas. This year, Pedro direts the posada, and the angelic singer gets his wish-a music box.

Keywords: assertiveness, christmas, critical thinking, decision making, feelings, holidays, mexican, multicultural, nonverbal communication, toys, verbal communication, wish

The worst person's christmas | by Stevenson, James

The worst person dislikes Christmas, but has a change of heart due to the kindness of his neighbors.

Keywords: assertiveness, christmas, decision making, feelings, holidays, loneliness, neighbors, self esteem

How the grinch stole christmas | by Seuss, Dr.

The Grinch wants to stop Chrismas in Who-ville, so he dresses up as Santa and takes all the materialistic parts of Christmas. When the Grinch realizes the Who's are not upset and that there still is a Christmas, he realizes that Christmas is more than presents and decorations. He returns their belongings and discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

Keywords: christmas, conflict resolution, critical thinking, fear, feelings, happiness, holidays, honesty, presents, rhyme, robbery, self esteem

Danny and the kings | by Cooper, Susan

Danny realizes the giving, magical nature of Christmas. Danny's family is poor and cannot afford a Christmas tree this year. Danny's only wish is for a tree. With help from a friendly stranger and a school play, Danny gets his wish.

Keywords: christmas, fantasy, goal setting, happiness, holidays, neighbors, nonverbal communication, self esteem, siblings, traditions

Merry christmas space face | by Marshall, James

Buddy McGee eagerly awaits a promised Christmas visit from his friend, a thing from outer space. In the end, Buddy is satisfied, but Grannie's neighbors are not!

Keywords: christmas, conflict resolution, decision making, family, fantasy, friendship, goal setting, grandparents, holidays, neighbors, patience, respect, verbal communication

Chita's christmas tree | by Howard, Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Chita is excited about Christmas. She picks out a tree for the family. Together they decorate the tree the night before Christmas. They all wake up together on Christmas morning to find presents under the tree.

Keywords: christmas, family, holidays, presents, traditions

Lucy and tom's christmas | by Hughes, Shirley

Lucy and Tom cannot wait for Christmas morning. When it finally comes, they talk about all of their relatives that come and what they all do.

Keywords: anticipation, christmas, family, holidays, patience, siblings

Tree of cranes | by Say, Allen

A young Asian boy learns of Christmas when his mother decorates a tree with cranes for him. She teaches him that it is a day of giving and receiving and he makes a promise to her as a gift. She gives him a kite in return.

Keywords: asian, christmas, critical thinking, decision making, family, giving, holidays, nonverbal communication, parents, presents, verbal communication

Night tree | by Bunting, Eve

Nina and her brother go with the family to Luke's forest to decorate a Christmas tree. They sing songs, drink hot chocolate, and decorate the tree all night long.

Keywords: animals, bear, beverage, birds, christmas, deer, family, forest, holidays, music, nature, nonverbal communication, opossum, owl, plants, preparation, raccoon, skunk, song, squirrel, verbal communication

A green christmas | by Kroeber, Theordora

A family moves to California from Colorado. The little boy and girl have to adjust to a green Christmas, which they do not like. But then, they receive a letter from Santa Claus that cheers them up.

Keywords: change, christmas, coping, family, feelings, holidays, moving, verbal communication

Christmas tree memories | by Aliki.

One Christmas eve, a family gathers in front of their Christmas tree. Each ornament brings back a memory. The family shares rememberences of friends, places, events and their own family through the stories of each decoration.

Keywords: christmas, family, friendship, holidays, memories, self esteem, traditions, verbal communication

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